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Labor Secretary Faces Misconduct Allegations Amid Investigation

1/17/2026

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, formerly a congresswoman for Oregon's 5th district, faces misconduct allegations.
Her chief of staff and deputy chief of staff have been placed on administrative leave.
An internal investigation is examining claims that taxpayer funds were used for personal travel and that Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
The inspector general is conducting the investigation.
The White House and the Labor Department deny the allegations.

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, formerly a congresswoman for Oregon's 5th district, faces misconduct allegations.
Her chief of staff and deputy chief of staff have been placed on administrative leave.
An internal investigation is examining claims that taxpayer funds were used for personal travel and that Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
The inspector general is conducting the investigation.
The White House and the Labor Department deny the allegations.